killing me softly ( ver 2 )
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Chorus:
Em7 Am7
strumming my pain with his fingers
D7 G
singing my life with his words
Em7 A/C#
killing me softly with his song
D C
killing me softly with his song
G C
telling my whole life whith his words
F E
killing me softly with his song
verse 1:
Am7 D7
i heard he sang a good song
G C
i heard he had a style
Am7 D7
and so i came to see him
Em7
and listen for a while
Am7 D7
and there he was this young boy
G B7
a stranger to my eyes
Chorus.
verse 2:
Am7 D7
i felt all flushed with fever
G C
embarrassed by the crowd
Am D7
i felt he found my letters
Em7
and read each one out loud
Am7 D7
i prayed that he would finish
G B7
but he just kept right on
Chorus.
verse 3:
Am7 D7
he sang as if he knew me
G C
and all my dark despair
Am D7
and then he looked right through me
Em7
as if i wasn't there
Am7 D7
and he just kept on singing
G B7
singing clear and strong
Chorus.
here are some tips:
1. in the end of the Chorus you can play sometimes
Esus4 and then E
2. in the third line of any verse you can play D4 and
then D
that's really a good song. enjoy!
for comments or advices: livnat_z@yahoo.com
o.k i don't know if it's exactly like the song
but it really sounds good.
How to play killing me softly ( ver 2 )
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em7. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.